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Knoxville and the Great Smokies

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  • s Smokies that will thrill the Nature Lover HUGGIN'S HELL—Here is a virgin wilderness. The trip into Huggin's Hell leads from Myrtle Point on Mt. LeConte down the southeast or back side of the mountain to the new Indian Gap highway. You will see waterfalls, jagged peaks, and dense growths of plants and shrubs. MT. LECONTE—The king of all the majestic peaks in the Great Smokies is Mt. LeConte. It has an elevation of 6,580 feet and rises a mile above the village of Gatlinburg at its base. A trip into the Great Smokies is not complete until you visit! Mt. LeConte. RAINBOW FALLS—Halfway up Mt. LeConte is Rainbow Falls, which makes a graceful plunge of 83 feet over a solid rock bluff. This fascinating spot is the destination of many hikes. RICH MOUNTAIN—Thirty-five miles from Knoxville, Rich Mountain reaches an altitude of 3,500 feet. It is on the road to beautiful Cade's Cove. As you go up the mountain, you can get a fine view of Tuckaleeche Cove. ROUND TOP—Near Line Springs, this mountain affords a good view of DuPont Springs and several other points of interest including Little River Gorge toward Elkmont. SILER'S BALD—This spot is somewhat difficult to reach but the view ranks with the best in all the Smokies. The route to Siler's leads from Elkmont up an old logging railroad bed. Siler's is in a veritable maze of mountains. THUNDERHEAD—This mountain has three peaks, called Rocky Top, Thunderhead proper, and Laurel Top. It gives an excellent view of the rugged borderline between Tennessee and North Carolina. The route to Thunderhead leads over Rich Mountain. f A stream where fishing is good $$$$$4^$$$$$$$^$$<trill
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